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Business and Economy

This category is for sites covering business and economic activities including companies and industries. Depending on the type of company, some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, or Travel and Tourism, or to a Business and Economy sub-category if present. For best results, compare existing listings before submitting your site.

For sites specifically geared towards this community. Submitting to the wrong category may significantly delay your site from being listed in the directory.

This category is for sites covering business and economic activities including companies and industries. Depending on the type of company, some sites should instead be submitted to Arts_and_Entertainment, Recreation_and_Sports, or Travel_and_Tourism, or to a Business_and_Economy sub-category when available. For best results, compare existing listings before submitting your site.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Make sure your site title matches the name of your organization or entity.
In your site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
This is a Regional category, so your location should be readily apparent on your site. Your service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
Describe site features as well as the subject of your site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Computers and Internet

For Internet service companies such as web site design firms in this locality.

For web site design and development companies as well as Internet service providers.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of the company.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
Compare existing listings for best results.

Industrial

For companies based in this locality. To include manufacturers; producers and suppliers of industrial goods, machinery and equipment used by manufacturers; engineering and consulting firms serving manufacturers; publishers; trucking and maritime shipping firms serving industrial clients; and entertainment suppliers such as video production services.

Submit manufacturing companies and those supplying materials or services to industrial clients other than those specified in other Business and Economy sub-categories. Subjects include manufacturers, trucking and maritime shipping firms, publishers, and entertainment suppliers such as video production services. Also see sub-categories for Business to Business and Construction and Maintenance when present.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of the company.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
Compare existing listings for best results.

Legal Services

For attorneys, law firms, and providers of legal services based in this locality.

For attorneys, law firms, and providers of legal services.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of the company.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
Compare existing listings for best results.

Real Estate

This category is for websites about business and economic activities related to real estate. Topics include appraisers, inspectors, property managers, real estate agents, rental properties, planned communities, real estate developments, and title services. PLEASE: Read The ODP Real Estate Guidelines Before Suggesting A Real Estate Site...
ODP Real Estate Guidelines

To improve your chances of a successful submission, please observe the following guidelines:

Submit the site only once.
Submit only to the locality where the office is physically located.

Format Site Title As Follows

Agent Name - Company Name

Company Name

Summarize the main features and the subject matter of your site in one or two short sentences or phrases.
Proof your description for spelling and grammar errors before you click on submit.

Good Example: Myron Froghatcher - Century 25 Lilypad Realty
Offers commercial and residential property sales throughout Toadwood County. Includes property listings, agent profiles and community information.

Bad Example: MYRON FROGHATCHER - Century 25 Lilypad Realty!!!
We Offer GREAT Service To Sellers And Buyers, Homebuyers And Homesellers, Those Who Buy or Sell Homes In Warter, Ponder and Hopfrog. Visit us to see our EXCELLENT homes in Ponder, Hopfrog, and Warter. No one can beat our prices! See the best #1 homes and much much more!!!!

Any of the following will delay the review process:

Advertising hype
Excessive use of caps
Keyword stuffing
Lack of verifiable address

Please Note: Multiple submissions and other repeated attempts to circumvent the guidelines may lead to the banning of your site at the discretion of Dmoz Staff.

Thank you for your cooperation.